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Description
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, hosted in France, marked a monumental milestone in football history. Paris, as one of the host cities, held a pivotal role in this prestigious tournament.
Running from June 10 to July 12, 1998, it was the 16th edition of the World Cup, featuring matches across various French cities and culminating in the final at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a Parisian suburb. Thirty-two teams from around the globe vied for football supremacy, with the tournament delivering unforgettable moments, from spectacular goals to gripping matches and surprising upsets.
A defining highlight unfolded during the final match between Brazil and France in Paris. Led by captain Didier Deschamps and star player Zinedine Zidane, the French team showcased an exceptional performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Brazil to clinch their inaugural World Cup title. This historic win ignited jubilant celebrations throughout France, as millions of fans flooded the streets of Paris to revel in their team's triumph.
Engraver: György Kiss
Obverse
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Depicts a ball soaring into a net, with the engraver's privy mark (KYY) situated in the bottom left corner. Positioned above the central motif is the inscription "Football World Championship" arched across. At the bottom center, the image of the Eiffel Tower separates the event date. LABDARÚGÓ VILÁGBAJNOKSÁG |
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Reverse
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Depicts a corner of a soccer goal, with the denomination visible within. Positioned in a semi-circle on the left edge and above is the country name (Hungarian Republic). Proceeding from left to right above the upper part of the goalpost are the engraver's privy mark, the year of issue, and the mint mark (BP), placed in succession. MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG |
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750 Forint
Third Republic
KM# 723 Schön# 229 Adamo# EM148
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